ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday (March 7) upheld the death sentence for a Christian who defended himself against an attack by Fulani herdsmen. Calling the ruling a “horrendous miscarriage of justice,” attorney and international human rights advocate Emmanuel Ogebe said in a press statement that the […]
Death Sentence Upheld for Christian Defending against Attack
Farmer in Nigeria tried to ward off Fulani herdsmen.
March 12, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
Priest Kidnapped and Slain in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Clergyman’s body found on Ash Wednesday.
March 6, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Catholic priest was kidnapped on Tuesday night (March 4) in Kaduna state, Nigeria where Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic extremist terrorists have been active, and his corpse was found the next day, sources said. The Rev. Sylvester Okechukwu, priest of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tachira, Kaura […]
Christian in Pakistan Beaten, Shaved and Paraded through Village
Little hope for justice seen for humiliated laborer.
March 6, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Muslim landowners in Pakistan abducted a Christian laborer, shaved his head and facial hair, blackened his face and paraded him on the back of a donkey for allegedly stealing wood from their property, his brother said. On the assumption that impoverished Catholics in Muslim-majority Pakistan have little chance […]
Fulani Attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria Kill 11 Christians
Four others kidnapped.
February 13, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen killed a Christian and kidnapped four others in Plateau state, Nigeria, on Feb. 1 after massacring more than 10 others Jan. 27-31 in the same state, sources said. Fulani herdsmen attacked Shendai village in Namu District, Qua’an Pan County at about 9 p.m. on Feb. 1, said […]
Boko Haram Kills Pastor, Two Other Christians in NE Nigeria
Islamic extremist militants attack in Gombe and Borno states.
February 10, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected militants of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram killed a pastor at his home in Gombe state, Nigeria on Sunday (Feb. 9), as violence continued to terrorize the country’s northeast, sources said. The Rev. Bala Galadima of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) was shot to death at […]
Six Christians Slain in Central Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack three villages in Benue state.
February 10, 2025 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen last week invaded three predominantly Christian communities in Benue state, Nigeria, killing six Christians, injuring another and kidnapping eight residents, area sources said. The attacks on the villages of the villages of Okpomaju, Odudaje and Asa in Otukpo County on Monday and Wednesday (Feb. 3 […]
Christians Suffer Deadly Attacks in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Senator calls for military intervention.
February 6, 2025 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday (Feb. 5) killed three Christians in Kaduna state, a week after three others were slain in the same area, sources said. The assailants killed one Christian in Majagada Binawa village, Kauru County in the early hours of Wednesday, and two others in Fadan […]
Kidnapped Pastors Regain Freedom in Northeastern Nigeria
Identity of assailants and terms of release undisclosed.
January 9, 2025 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Two church pastors kidnapped on Dec. 29 in northeastern Nigeria were released on Sunday (Jan. 5), Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) leaders said. The Rev. James Kwayang and the Rev. Ishaku Chiwar of the EYN (Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria) were kidnapped by terrorists from church premises […]
Christians Slain in Attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria
Three slain on Jan. 6, eight others in early December.
January 8, 2025 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday (Jan. 6) killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said. The assailants invaded Sha village, Bokkos County, at about 10:30 p.m., area residents said. Samuel Amalau, […]
Herdsmen Destroy Christian Worship Building, Homes in Nigeria
Terrorists attack at dawn of new year.
January 7, 2025 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen began the new year by attacking a predominantly Christian community at dawn on Wednesday (Jan. 1) in Kaduna state, Nigeria, burning down a church building and six houses, sources said. Area Christians were forced to flee as the herdsmen attacked Unguwar Rogo village, Kajuru County in […]